3rd Issue

The third issue of fractional currency is the only series that issued a three cent denomination. Additionally, they were the first fractionals to feature signatures from banking officers and the only series to be used during the Civil War. See below for third issue fractionals, or visit our fractional currency page for more options.

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FR No.DenomTypeGradePrice
1226$0.033rd IssuePMG 64EPQ$295
3rd Issue 1226 $0.03 fractionals

A pleasing Choice CU Third Issue fractional with broad margins all around.  Light background to portrait with vivid inks on […]

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1253spwmf$0.103rd IssuePMG 63NET$275
3rd Issue 1253spwmf $0.10 fractionals

This Choice CU Wide Margin Specimen bears the autographed signatures of Colby and Spinner.  Great color and bold overprints  — […]

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1255$0.103rd IssuePMG 55EPQ$135
3rd Issue 1255 $0.10 fractionals

A nicely centered fractional with bold, bronze overlays on front and back. Exceptional Paper Quality noted on this bright, original […]

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1255$0.103rd IssuePMG 58EPQ$175
3rd Issue 1255 $0.10 fractionals

A nicely centered example with pleasing bronzing and color on front and back.  Exceptional Paper Quality noted by PMG.

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1255$0.103rd IssuePMG 45EPQ$85
3rd Issue 1255 $0.10 fractionals

A Choice XF Washington with three broad margins and top being tight but not into note. Bottom margin on reverse […]

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1255$0.103rd IssuePMG 55$90
3rd Issue 1255 $0.10 fractionals
1255$0.103rd IssuePMG 55EPQ$125
3rd Issue 1255 $0.10 fractionals
1294$0.253rd IssuePCGS 25$495
3rd Issue 1294 $0.25 fractionals

A Very Fine example of a desirable 25 cent Third Issue note with an Inverted Surcharge on the Reverse.  Well […]

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1295$0.253rd IssuePMG 63EPQ$275
3rd Issue 1295 $0.25 fractionals

A lovely Fessenden Green Back with “A” position indicator on front.  This Choice CU note has vibrant bronzing and beautiful […]

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